Why Is It Like That? Field Testing the Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Assessment Tool
Our Water & Public Health team at the Illinois State Water Survey developed an Onsite Wastewater Treatment System…
Join Us at the 2025 Private Well Conference!
Our sister program, PrivateWellClass.org, is holding the 2025 Private Well Conference in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, from May 20-22. The…
Seasonal Care for Septic Systems: The Most Important Springtime Tasks
Each new season presents new tasks to manage and challenges to tackle for septic system owners — even…
Recapping the WWETT Show 2025
Last month, our DecentralizedWastewater.org team had the opportunity to attend our first Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment &…
Navigating the Decentralized Wastewater Industry: Certification and Continuing Education
We have previously explored career pathways in different sectors of the decentralized wastewater industry. Of the four main…
How to Identify Early Signs of Septic System Failure
Though a failing septic system is generally a significant headache for a homeowner to deal with, the good…
Advocating Against “Flushable” Wipes in the Wastewater Industry
Wipes and other non-dissolvable items being flushed down the toilet is the bane of every type of wastewater…
Navigating the Decentralized Wastewater Industry: Career pathways
Like so many other skilled trades, the decentralized wastewater industry is facing a labor shortage as more young…
Why to Include a Double Lid During Septic Tank Installation
Despite the broad advances in technology over approximately 150 years of septic tank usage, a pervasive problem in…
Resources to Communicate the Why and How of Septic Tank Pumping
The odds are quite high that you’ve run into someone who believes that the decade or more that…